Scarsdale Public Schools

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Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months Date Posted: 11/17/2025 Location: Central Office Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: 11/27/2025 Senior Office Assistant- Automated Systems (12 month) Scarsdale School District is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to support the Special Education Office in its daily work with students, families, and staff. The ideal candidate will be proficient in general office software and technologies and demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department. Responsibilities include: • Scheduling and coordinating meetings for the Committee on Special Education (CSE) • Providing general office support to supervisors and special education staff • Communicating with families and sending required reports to outside placements and service providers • Uploading student documents to the Frontline IEP Software Program • Maintaining department calendars to ensure accurate scheduling of meetings, deadlines, and events • Creating and maintaining Google Docs and Google Sheets to organize and track departmental projects • Supporting staff in drafting, preparing, and sending correspondence to families • Processing student documentation requested by district attorneys • Managing IEP Direct (Student Information System) access requests and removals for in-district and out-of-district teachers and service providers • Processing and tracking Re-Evaluation and Initial Consent forms within the department's internal tracking system • Opening, reviewing, and distributing incoming mail to appropriate staff members • Accurately filing documentation in individual student files and maintaining confidentiality • Collaborating and communicating effectively with other district staff members • Utilizing and maintaining working knowledge of IEP Direct, Infinite Campus, Google Docs, and other systems required for daily operations • Supporting other clerical staff as needed This is a Competitive Class Westchester County Civil Service position, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service List for the title of Sr. Office Assistant Automated Systems or be transferable from another jurisdiction. In order to be considered for a transfer, candidates MUST hold permanent status in the title of Sr. Office Assistant (Automated Systems) or a comparable or higher title, in Westchester County Service (Westchester Medical Center, Towns, Villages, Public School Districts, Cities of Peekskill & Rye). Position Purpose Under the direct supervision the Special Education Team provide a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative and secretarial support, communicating information to school district employees, students, parents and others as required, and to assist in ensuring compliance of department/program activities with legal, administrative and District policy requirements. Essential Functions: • Composes documents (e.g., correspondence, bulletins, reports) for Department Head or other Department staff for the purpose of requesting or providing information, confirming events, etc. • Prepares, copies and distributes notices, memoranda or other correspondence for the purpose of informing school employees, students, parents, and others regarding activities, events or other work-related matters. • Assists in coordinating Department activities and functional responsibilities related to subject areas over which the Department has oversight. • Attends Department and other related meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. • Assists in maintaining the daily/weekly/monthly calendar of the Department Head for the purpose of coordinating the scheduling of work-related appointments, activities, meetings, etc. • Assists in planning and scheduling department events and activities, and maintaining calendar of department events • Assists in overseeing workload of the Department Head for the purpose of maximizing efficiency and meeting operational requirements. • Assists in maintaining documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. • Answers telephone calls, and provide information and assistance to callers. • Serves as liaison with outside organizations related to department activities and work. Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position. • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail). • Ability to problem solve job-related issues. • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals. • Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures. • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others. • Organizational and time management skills. • Knowledge of office management procedures. • Knowledge of laws and regulations, District policies and procedures, principles, guidelines, and best practices related to department (e.g., Pupil Services, Human Resources, Facilities and Business). Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards • Works in standard office and school building environments. • Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualification Profile Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: • Graduation from high school. • College level course work in business, word processing, and office procedures preferred. • Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred. • Successful experience with office management in related area preferred. FLSA Status: Non-exempt